Earth Day  

Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22nd. To celebrate and show our love for our Earth and our Westgate community, we will be doing a school-wide yard clean up on Monday, April 20. 

School Bus Driver Appreciation Day 

CBE Transportation staff will be visiting schools and bus yards to personally thank drivers for their service. We are very grateful at Westgate to be working with such kind, reliable and dedicated bus drivers.  

We encourage families to show appreciation in their own unique way, whether through a note, a small gesture, or a simple thank-you. Your recognition helps reinforce the important role drivers play in supporting student safety and success. 

Think Fast Comedy Residency – May 19-June 1  

The Think Fast Comedy residency is a program for all students in Grades 1–6 that supports the development of spoken French in a fun and engaging way. During the residency, a professional bilingual comedian works with students through interactive skits and games designed to encourage spontaneous communication. 

These activities help students build confidence in speaking French, take risks with language, and respond naturally in the moment. By creating a playful and supportive environment, the program allows students to practice their oral language skills without fear of making mistakes, which is key to developing fluency. 

Overall, the residency is a valuable opportunity for students to strengthen their communication skills, increase their comfort with speaking French, and experience the joy of using the language in authentic and creative ways. 

Volunteer Opportunity 

This is a friendly reminder from the Parents’ Society that each Friday we have a “Worker Bee” team come in and help out teachers with a variety of tasks. This is a fun way to get involved in the school and meet other parents! If you are interested in coming just occasionally or regularly, please sign up here: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0848ACAE23A3F58-60861075-worker#/ 

Important Dates (Please check the Westgate Calendar for the most “up to date” events) 

April 20 – Earth Day Clean-Up 
April 22 – Citizenship Ceremony – Grades 4-6 
April 23 – Grade 2 Assembly 
April 24 – No School (Non-Instruction Day) 
May 1 – Jump Rope for Heart Fundraiser begins 
May 4 – Grade 1 Catch-up Vaccinations 
May 7 – Hats on For Mental Health Day 
May 11 – Quest Theatre 
May 12 – Texas Donut Fundraiser 
May 15 – No School (Non-Instruction Day) 
May 19-June 1 – Think Fast Comedy Residency 
May 19 – Grade 6 FLA PAT Part A
May 22 – Popcorn Day 
May 25 – Grade 6 ELA PAT Part A
May 26 – Grade 5 Assembly
May 28 – Grade 6 Vaccinations
May 28 – GatorFest 
June 25 – Grade 6 Farewell 
June 26 – Last day of classes 
June 29 – Appeals Day